Sourwood Seed

Oxydendrum arboreum

£2.00 – £6.00 inc. VAT

Sourwood is a  decorative, hardy, small deciduous tree/shrub with glossy green leaves. It develops very brilliant autumn colour. Long panicles of white ericaceous-type bell-flowers appear in July to Sept. Fragrant and bee-friendly.

Earn up to 6 Points.

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Description

Oxydendron arboreum

Common Name: Sourwood, Sorrel Tree

Native: Eastern America, especially the Appalachians

Provenance: USA

Size and Spread(10yrs): 3-4m x 2.5m

Treatment required: no treatment needed but seeds need light to germinate so best to surface sow.

Seed/kg: 3,000,000

Ideal sowing period: Autumn

Soil Conditions: needs acid soil and is shallow rooting.

Planting instructions: Full sun or part shade, sheltered, with little root competition if possible.

Mature Height: 12m

Pic courtesy of Jaknouse




			

					

				
	
Additional information




			

			Weight
			1.00 g
		

			

			Genus
			
Oxydendrum


		

			

			Family
			
Ericaceae


		

			

			Flowering Month
			
August, September


		

			

			Colour
			
white


		

			

			Hardiness
			
Hardy


		

			

			Life Cycle
			
tree


		

			

			Evergreen
			
deciduous


		

			

			Interest
			
flowers


		

			

			Requires
			
sun


		

			

			Size
			
Mini seed pack (approx 300 seeds), Seed pack (approx 3000 seeds)